ISE and the Utah Taxidermists Association are again hosting
the
Best of the West Taxidermy Championship,
March 17-20, 2016, during the International Sportman's Expo
at South Towne Expo Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Step 1: Click on "Register
Entry" below to register your mount.
If entering more than one mount
you must click on and fill out this link for each mount you
enter in the competition, but you only have to fill in
the address info on the first mount.

Although you can still register and pay at check-in,
Pre-Registration helps us prepare necessary paperwork early
and shortens the amount of time competitors stand in line at
check-in.
Thank you!

Once you're at the PayPal website,
you fill in the amount to pay on the left side of the screen,
then click the update button.
Then log into your PayPal account on the right side of the
screen
(you can still use PayPal even if you don't have an account,
just fill in the info needed on the right side of the screen,
you may need to select "Don't have a PayPal account?" option
first).
On the same screen you select your payment method
you can also add "Special Instructions",
please use this to specify your full name and that you are
paying for
2016 Best of the West Taxidermy Championship Fees,
Banquet Tickets, etc.
Thank you!

The following hotels (in Sandy, Utah) have special group rate
contracts with ISE. However, the quantity of rooms is
limited and it is first come, first serve. Book by February 28 to secure special
rates. ISE does not contract with any
housing service.

"Every year I get calls from folks who have never
competed and are a little worried or scared to put their
best work forward only to have it get beat up by the judge.
These feelings are very normal and I donít think anyone that
has competed has done so without a certain level of anxiety.
Iíve even had folks not want to compete for fear that their
work will look bad next to someone elseís and it would hurt
their business. We all compete for different reasons. Some
want to showcase their talent to the public, others might
want to see how they stack up against other taxidermists
doing similar work, while others yet might just want to come
have fun. Whatever the reason, one thing always stands true;
Every time we compete, we learn. When you win, you
learn about taxidermy and all that goes into making a piece
come alive and stand out from the rest. When you donít do so
well, you learn about yourself and how your character holds
up to criticism. Either way, your attitude will be the
deciding factor on whether you walk away with renewed
enthusiasm or a bitter heart. We all know someone who wants
to compete but is scared to for one reason or another. Try
to encourage them to come out and give it a shot. Maybe
share your story about your first time with them. By opening
our minds to new things and taking helpful criticism from
others we can all improve our work, make more money, and
help bring taxidermy to the forefront as a recognized and
respected art form."